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Department of Biology & Biochemistry, Programme Catalogue 2016/17

TSBB-AFM14: MRes Developmental Biology

Leading to the award of MASTER OF RESEARCH IN DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY

Mode of attendance: Full-time

Year 1

Follow this link for further information on the NFAAR NFAAR-PGT assessment regulations::
  • This programme does not have a DAP
  • Assessment Regulations: Appendix 11 PDF format -requires Acrobat Reader to view
  • Programme progression requirement: not applicable
  • Taught credits: 36; Dissertation/Project credits: 54


Academic Year: Taught Units
Compulsory Units:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB50143 Critical research analysis skills 12 credits       [equivalent to 24 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Taught Units
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
  • BB40102 may not be taken with BB40124 or BB40118 (Semester 2).
  • BB40124 may not be taken with BB40102, BB40170 or BB40118 (Semester 2).
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB20149 Molecular genetics of vertebrate development 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB40102 Molecular mechanisms of disease 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB40124 Human developmental disorders 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB50210 Evolutionary quantitative genetics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ZZ40005 Director of Studies approved units (Biology & Biochemistry) 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 1: Project/Dissertation Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB50142 Lab project 1 27 credits       [equivalent to 54 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Taught Units
Optional Units: Select 2 units from the following list:
  • You may not take BB40118 if you have chosen either BB40124 or BB40102 in Semester 1.
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB40118 Current topics in gene regulation and cell differentiation 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB40190 Advanced developmental genetics 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB40196 Systems and developmental neurobiology 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
BB50204 Clinical and translational medicine 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits
ZZ40006 Director of Studies approved units (Biology & Biochemistry) 6 credits       [equivalent to 12 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Semester 2: Project/Dissertation Units
Designated Essential Units Click here for further information:
Unit Code
Title
ECTS Credits
BB50146 Lab project 2 27 credits       [equivalent to 54 CATS credits] Further information on credits


Notes:

  • Programmes and units may be changed in accordance with normal University procedures.
  • This programme catalogue is applicable for all years of study for the 2016/17 academic year only. Students continuing their studies into 2017/18 and beyond should not assume that this programme, or its component units, will be delivered in future years in the format displayed here.
  • NFAAR assessment regulations are subject to review and update. Links given here will provide access to the latest versions of NFAAR documentation. The regulations described in this documentation may not necessarily be those which applied in previous academic years. For detailed information on how the NFAAR was applied to this programme in previous academic years, please contact the relevant Director of Studies.
  • Availability of units is subject to constraints such as staff availability, minimum and maximum group sizes, and timetabling factors as well as a student's ability to meet any pre-requisite rules.
  • Find out more about these and other important University terms and conditions here.